Nationals bring Will Rhymes back on minor-league deal

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(12/30/13) The Nationals signed infielder Will Rhymes to a minor-league deal with an invitation to spring training, Rhymes' agent announced Monday.

Rhymes spent last season with the team's Triple-A Syracuse affiliate, appearing in 133 games and hitting .274/.360/.349. He has spent parts of three seasons in the majors, last appearing in 47 games with the Rays in 2012.

Nats invite five to spring training

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(1/15/13) The Nationals announced Tuesday they signed pitchers Fernando Abad, Bill Bray, Brandon Mann and Ross Ohlendorf and infielder Will Rhymes to minor-league deals. All of them have been invited to spring training as non-roster invitees.